.happy birthday sweet man of mine.

my sweet husband's birthday is today. he is one year older and within that one year, i have fallen even that much more in love with him. he has matured into this caring, amazing father that i knew he would be and it just kills me every time i watch him interact with his son. it is the most precious thing in the world. 

he is gentle. kind. supportive. loving. patient. and even a tad bit adorable [especially with that cutie in his arms]. 

and those two. they are like two little peas-in-a-pod. jack is a complete mini peter with his mannerisms, his easy going attitude, his temper [contradiction, i know. but the temper only flairs occasionally just like his poppa's], and even with his bodily functions ;) ha.! and i am so incredibly happy about all of it. i couldn't wish for a better man for jack to follow after.

peter, you have made me and jack two incredibly lucky people to be in your life. to be your family and we both love you with all our hearts. so happy birthday sweet husband of mine. i hope you feel smothered in love, today and always. xo.

holiday wish list: the peter edition

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Still trying to decide what to get the men in your life for christmas? Be it a husband, brother, father, boyfriend or just a special someone, here's some very cool items that I'm sure would suit their fancy [except perhaps the meat grinder or pasta maker....that may just be something my weird wanna-be-chef husband wants ;) ]. And if your "male" doesn't like any of these, you can just re-package them up and  send it to my husband as he most certainly will accept any and all of these with pleasure.

1 | my husband is tall. like 6.2 ft tall. and the majority of that is all legs so he usually looks like he's preparing for a flood if you know what i mean. all his pj's are ankle biters so he could really use a new pair of lounge pants that fit. these are really nice and look damn comfy.

2 | these shoes are the most sexy thing i've seen in a while. i love the uniqueness of them and the element of class they bring to the table [or 'look', i should say]. a tad pricey, but will probably last the test of time. love them.

3 | my hubby has been looking for a great pair of dark washed jeans. we saw these at club monaco and decided they may just be the perfect jean. super cool stitching too!

4 | in paris, we decided to take a peek inside the burberry store. big mistake. the clothes in there are spectacular, in particular this classic burberry trench coat. my husband can't seem to get it out of his mind and has been drooling over it ever since. wouldn't this gift make me wife of the year? i think yes.

5 | yes, you see that correctly. that, my friends, is a meat grinder and peter is ridiculously excited about it. he wants to make homemade sausages, ground beef, etc....yep.

6 | my honey loves his music loud. like real loud. these noise-cancelling ear-blasting headphones would be just the ticket.
7 | a pocket flask. perfect for a little warm up while skiing.
8 | even though pete enjoys a trimmed beard [okay, i enjoy the beard and won't let him shave it] i love to spoil him with good quality skin products. especially from one of my favourite brands, biotherm. this after shave cream is heavenly when he actually does shave and he loves it.
9 | moccasins are becoming a must have in this house and the hubby needs a pair. simple as that.
10 | a pasta maker. again, peter wants to make his own pasta and well, quite frankly, this actually has me excited as well. fresh pasta?! yes please!

holiday wish list: the erinn edition.

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Since becoming a mommy, I really haven't bought myself anything or even thought about it much. I just keep spending my extra funds on our wee man as it's what brings me joy. Spoiling him rotten [yes, i am aware that i am slowly creating a monster!]. So when my family started asking what I'd like for Christmas, I was at a loss. I really hadn't looked at what's out this season, so this wish list of mine took a little more time than usual. That being said, here's some items that I'm totally lusting over and hoping to find under the tree.

1 | this cookbook has been on my radar for the past couple weeks. something about these two chefs and brothers screams 'interesting' to me and i really can't wait to try something from it. even the name, this is a cookbook: recipes for real life, appeals to me.

2 | isn't this sweater cute? the colors, the pattern, and the material would make for the perfect sweater. you could dress it up for work or play on the casual side. it would also be great for layering. and it reminds me of a skiing sweater, which i think is the coolest.

3 | okay, these boots i have loved pretty much since i was born. straight out the womb and i wanted a pair. and i'm not even kidding. might be time to make the purchase. black or brown?

4 | i really love this wash of denim and this cut, making this a perfect denim shirt. 

5 | such a gorgeous blanket. such a quality company. such a classic investment. i need one and this is my favourite print. 

6 | while i was worried that i would tire of the fur vest trend from last year, i find myself still drawn to a few awesome and unique cuts, like this vest.

7 | pretty much the perfect carry-all bag. 

8 | so many awesome trends going on with this sweater: military, aztec print, wool arms and simply oozing coolness. i adore it.

9 | i adore neil young. he's in my favourite top 5 musicians list. and this is his self-written auto-biography. i bet it's one hell-of-a-cool read.
10 | classic and old school, these runners are a major go-to for a new mommy. and jack has the same pair in white, so we could match! brilliant!

.smiles and a video for daddy.

our little man was full of little smiles and chatter this morning. such a little sweetie. i just can't get over his little squeal. it gets especially cute around the 1:20 mark.

yes, the video moves around a bunch, but i was a little more interested in playing with jack bugg than holding still. and please forgive all the baby talk. he just seems to love the high-pitches that his raspy-voiced momma can hardly produce.

.daryl, i think i love you.

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want to know two little secrets about me? 

1] i am addicted to The Walking Dead.

2] and it's probably because i am utterly in love with Daryl. have been since the beginning. he is just so damn dirty sexy.

after watching the mid-season finale last night, i am quite certain i may go crazy waiting till february and wondering if my hunk will escape. i'm sure he will, but if not, i am also sure i will join the riot above.

and ps. how will i fill my sunday nights now?

**don't worry. my husband is completely aware of this issue of mine.